The sequel to star-studded whodunnit Knives Out is officially happening, with its studio hinting that it could be the beginning of a franchise. I don’t want to jump the gun, but it’s something I would love to do. One of the most surprising breakout hits in the world of film in 2019, Rian Johnson's masterful whodunit Knives Out has taken on a true life of its own. Knives Out Sequel Is Official as the Film Approaches $300 Million at Worldwide Box Office this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. News of a sequel appeared as recently as January of this year. It’s official — Lionsgate is preparing a sequel to its hit “Knives Out,” two of its top executives have confirmed. Knives Out, which featured Blanc solving the mystery of a murdered rich family patriarch, was a rare financial success considering its status as a wholly original property, and earned Johnson an Oscar nomination for Best Original Screenplay. Inspired by author Agatha Christie, Johnson wants to see the charming character continuing to crack cases with different locations and ensembles. Knives Out Sequel Is Official as the Film Approaches $300 Million at Worldwide Box Office this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. With a Knives Out sequel, he can do whatever he pleases. A sequel to Rian Johnson's instant classic murder mystery Knives Out is already in the works. Before Johnson’s film even came out, he expressed his desire to make sequels following Detective Blanc (Daniel Craig) around the world. 'Knives Out' writer and director Rian Johnson joined The Hollywood Reporter In Studio to discuss the success of the film, the upcoming sequel and how Daniel Craig almost didn't star in the film. Knives Out is officially getting a sequel, Lionsgate has announced. The performance of “Knives Out,” coupled with the company’s other Q3 releases, “Midway” and “Bombshell,” helped boost Lionsgate’s film revenue 30% in the quarter. After a lot of speculation, Daniel Craig is reportedly going to return as crime-solving good ol' boy Benoit Blanc in a sequel to the deliciously tricksy upside-down whodunnit Knives Out. Knives Out did a good job bringing in star actors such as Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, and Jamie Lee Curtis along with popular up-and-comers Ana de Armas, Katherine Langford and Jaeden Martell, and would be wise to duplicate that formula for the sequel. A Knives Out Sequel. CEO of the Lionsgate studio Jon Feltheimer confirmed the follow up in a call to company shareholders yesterday, according to Deadline .
Most of Knives Out was set in a house, so it’d be wonderful to see Blanc in a big city uncovering clues and solving crimes, though. Here's what Knives Out 2 needs to include and avoid. CEO Jon Feltheimer and Motion Picture Group Chairman Joe Drake said during Thursday’s conference call with Wall Street analysts that the studio is planning production starts for another “Knives Out” and for “John Wick 4.” The screenplay for Knives Out 2 is currently in the works by Rian Johnson, who will also be returning to direct the sequel. While talking about the possibility of a Knives Out sequel he had said, "There’s a lot that has to happen: First and foremost, I have to write a script that’s worth a damn, so we’ll see.
It’s his own ‘lil universe of murder and betrayal.